The following twelve school districts were awarded the Governor’s competitive education grants for management efficiency - these districts achieved a total of $9,972,778 in efficiency savings and were awarded a total of $9,122,538 from the State.
Middletown City School District
Superintendent Kenneth Eastwood
The Middletown City School District was awarded $545,565 over 3 years for identifying a total of $519,583 in eligible cost-savings. This was accomplished by:
•Creating a first-in-the-nation self-service Kindergarten through 12th grade public school library check out program, which allowed the district to reorganize administrative support and reduce the need for ten full time positions, while ensuring quality programs remain in place.
Evans-Brant (Lake Shore) Central School District
Superintendent James Przepasniak
The Lake Shore School District was awarded $800,475 over 3 years for identifying a total of $889,416 in eligible cost-savings. This was accomplished by:
•Consolidating and reducing central office administrative responsibilities and positions; and
•Achieving district-wide energy savings through an Energy Management Initiative with the installation of motion sensors and replacement of lighting and efficiencies in building capacity and consolidation;
•Efficiencies in building capacity and consolidation; and
•Reducing transportation costs by reorganizing bus routes (reduction of 8 full time bus routes).
Broadalbin-Perth Central School District
Superintendent Stephen Tomlinson
The Broadalbin-Perth Central School District was awarded $525,831 over 3 years for identifying a total of $584,257 in eligible cost-savings. This was accomplished by:
•Reducing transportation expenses, including eliminating a bus route and associated administrative and maintenance costs;
•Revising the district’s health insurance plan and adopting a lower cost health insurance plan for teachers and retirees; and
•An overall reduction in district energy use.
Rush-Henrietta Central School District
Superintendent Kenneth Graham
The Rush-Henrietta Central School District was awarded $1,945,389 over 3 years for identifying a total of $2,161,543 in eligible cost-savings. This was accomplished by:
•Consolidating central office administrative responsibilities and positions; and
•Consolidating district printers into a single contract;
•Revising the district’s health insurance plan as well as the contract for maintenance staff;
•Achieving district-wide energy savings through revising services.
Williamsville Central School District
Superintendent Scott Martzloff
The Williamsville Central School District was awarded $629,904 over 3 years for identifying a total of $699,894 in eligible cost-savings. This was accomplished by:
•Reducing transportation costs by reorganizing bus routes (eliminated need for 2 buses);
•Reducing maintenance and fuel efficiencies and streamlining maintenance schedules; and
•Introducing the use of GPS to monitor routes.
Cheektowaga Central School District
Superintendent Dennis Kane
The Cheektowaga Central School District was awarded $146,361 over three years for identifying a total of $162,623 in eligible cost-savings. This was accomplished by:
•Consolidating central office administrative responsibilities and positions; and
•Reducing transportation costs by reorganizing and eliminating bus routes, and reducing contractual transportation services.
Mineola Unified School District
Superintendent Michael Nagler
The Mineola Unified School District was awarded $639,387 over 3 years for identifying a total of $852,517 in eligible cost-savings. This was accomplished by:
•Consolidating central office administrative responsibilities and positions;
•Reconfiguring district-wide grade structure, allowing for closure of two school buildings and reorganization of staff in order to prioritize funding for student programs; and
•Identifying unused space for lease.
Mt. Vernon City School District
Superintendent Judith Johnson
The Mt. Vernon City School District was awarded $2,425,734 over 3 years for identifying a total of $2,310,224 in eligible cost-savings. This was accomplished by:
•Conducting energy and conservation audits to ensure resources are maximized for most efficient use;
•Consolidating central office administrative responsibilities and positions;
•Reducing transportation costs by reorganizing bus routes.
Schalmont Central School District
Superintendent Carol Pallas
The Schalmont Central School District was awarded $250,140 over 3 years for identifying a total of $277,933 in eligible cost-savings. This was accomplished by:
•Consolidating central office administrative responsibilities and positions (13 total); and
•Achieving district-wide energy savings through identification of unused space and consolidation of schools;
Schodack Central School District
Superintendent Robert Horan
The Schodack Central School District was awarded $298,761 over 3 years for identifying a total of $331,956 in eligible cost-savings. This was accomplished by:
•Consolidating and reducing central office administrative responsibilities and positions;
•Achieving energy efficiencies and savings by installing solar panels on school buildings and bus garage, while also incorporating solar technology into the curriculum.
Three Village Central School District
Superintendent Neil Lederer
The Three Village Central School District was awarded $747,789 over 3 years for identifying a total of $997,053 in eligible cost-savings. This was accomplished by:
•Aligning bell schedules in order to achieve efficiencies in transportation;
•Reducing transportation costs by reorganizing bus routes, and reducing the contracted bus fleet from 65 active buses to 50.
Unified School District of the Tarrytowns
Superintendent Howard Smith
The Unified School District of the Tarrytowns was awarded $167,202 over 3 years for identifying a total of $185,779 in eligible cost-savings. This was accomplished by:
•Reorganizing bus routes and reducing administrative transportation costs.